Rutherford County Recovery Court Foundation

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The Sheriff's Office is looking for an Educational Assistant. More details about this position can be found at https://rutherfordcountytn.mysmarthire.com/jobs/24095.

05/08/2025

More details about the Recovery Court position can be found at
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04/29/2025

Detention Center inmates complete programs to prepare for release

Kenneth Hall is grateful for taking classes where he realized to “point the finger at me” and see things he didn’t always see.

Neil McClanahan is grateful for self-evaluation allowing him to work through problems.

Jalen Ellison is grateful for the teachers who worked with him.

“We’re trying to be better men,” Ellison said.

They were among 24 Rutherford County Detention Center inmates who participated in classes inside the jail to improve their lives when released.

The classes were part of the Rutherford County Recovery Court’s Re-Entry program for inmates under the direction of Re-Entry Case Manager Mardriana McClure, Re-Entry counselor Jennifer Barlow and case manager David Figueroa.

McClure said the students make her proud they find fulfillment in the classes.

“I am grateful for you all,” McClure said.

Students completed classes including anger management, seek and safety, untangling relationships and Moral Reconation Therapy, an evidence-based program to decrease recidivism by increasing moral reasoning based on sound thoughts, beliefs and attitudes.

Jail Administrator Kevin Henderson said he appreciated the students for their efforts.

The programs are the beginning of the crossroads to make decision about they are actively going to do with the lessons, he said. The real indication of gratitude is doing what you’re supposed to do when no one is looking.

“It’s time for us men to accept our roles in what we call our world,” Henderson said.

He suggested they play a positive role in their families by teaching their children what to do by example.

“I challenge each of you to be a man and take responsibility,” Henderson said.

He urged the men to use their lessons learned to get a job.

“I want to see you all take the challenge and do better,” Henderson said.

Photo: From left, front row, are Re-Entry instructor David Figueroa, Re-Entry case manager Mardriana McClure, Re-Entry counselor Jennifer Barlow and Detention Capt. Curtis Little;

Second row, Jesus Mota-Alonso, Hector Silva, Juan Munoz, Michael Jalen Moore, Matthew Hudgins and Howard Spencer and Jail Administrator Kevin Henderson;

Third row: Darius Rhodes, Dequion Franklin, Joseph Maxwell, Bryan Grubbs, Jesse James Sr., Tim Kennedy and Ramon Al-Hasnawi;

Fourth row: Kenneth Hall, Michael S. Douglas, Jalen Juwan Ellison, Michael McNeese and William Malone;

Fifth row: Dillon Sweeney, Neil McClanahan, Reagan Patterson and Larry Farris.

01/23/2025

Recovery Court is looking to add a Re-entry Case Manager to the staff. Details are available at https://rutherfordcountytn.mysmarthire.com/jobs/19833.

01/23/2025

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11/22/2024

Way to go Re-Entry Team!

Re-entry participants earn OSHA workplace safety training

Twenty-three Re-Entry Program participants at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center received a 10-hour OSHA training provided by the Tennessee College of Applied Technology and earned Department of Labor-issued cards proving they are trained in work-place safety.

The Re-Entry program, a subsection of the Rutherford County Recovery Courts, partners with organizations such as TCAT to provide in-demand vocational training for justice-involved individuals at Rutherford County’s Adult Detention and Correctional Work Center.

Sgt. Brian Layhew, Assistant Facility Coordinator at RCADC, was present with the participants for the training.

“They were able to learn how to identify existing and potential hazards in the workplace and how to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate and/or mitigate said hazards,” Layhew said.

The participants will take the knowledge and skills they learned from his class with them once they enter the workforce again, Layhew said.

Case Manager David Figueroa surveyed the participants about the class. The consensus was the participants said they thought the class would be boring but the instructor kept the class interesting and fun.

Jail Administrator Kevin Henderson said the Re-Entry Program prepares participants for release.

“The Re-Entry staff teaches realistic classes that will help inmates become more qualified to enter the work force with job skills and other information,” Henderson said. “We appreciate their partnership with the adult detention center staff and inmates.”

This is one of many opportunities the Re-Entry program regularly offers to the residents at the county detention centers to reduce recidivism.

Re Entry Program Coordinator/Project Director Lindsey Davis said their mission is to provide comprehensive services to all those impacted by incarceration to improve overall quality of life, while improving public safety, and reducing recidivism. Through accountability, encouragement, preparation, and empowerment, individuals will gain tools to achieve long term stability.

Equipping clients with in-demand vocational skills before they are released gives them a competitive edge in the workplace. The soft skills they acquire help them to create and maintain healthy personal and professional relationships.

“Altogether, they return to our community with changed thinking and hope for a life as productive and whole citizens,” Figueroa said. “Anyone who is an employer of justice-impacted individuals is encouraged to reach out to our team to learn how we can partner together to provide more opportunities like this.”

For inquiries about the Rutherford County Re-Entry Program, contact Lindsey Davis, Re-Entry Program Coordinator/Project Director at 615-203-1021 or at lindseyrdavis@rutherfordcountytn.gov.

This project is funded under an agreement with the State of Tennessee, Office of Criminal Justice Programs, Evidence-Based Programming Grant.

Photo: Participants and instructors for the class are Howard Spencer, Phillip Blocker, Robert Tidwell, Shaun Callaway, Terry Stewart, James Tucker, Bryan Grubbs, John Witkowski, Paul Clark, Tyler Patterson, Aldric Harden, Terry Green, Cody LaChance, Michael Barnes, Kenneth Hall, Dequion Franklin, Juan Munoz, Michael Moore, Jalen Ellison, Darrius Cane, William Green and Re-Entry Case Managers David Figueroa and Mardriana McClure.